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Bobby Witt Jr. may end up empty-handed this award season

Bobby Witt Jr. is a finalist for all three major position player awards this season, but he could walk away without a single one after a down season by his standards.

By Brian Burrows · Kings of Kauffman

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Brian Burrows argues Bobby Witt Jr. faces a real possibility of going without a major award this season.
Witt already lost the American League Gold Glove award at shortstop to Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls.
Yordan Alvarez is considered the clear frontrunner ahead of Witt and Junior Caminero for the AL MVP award.

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Writer Brian Burrows argues that Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. risks finishing the award season without winning any major hardware. Although named a finalist for the Gold Glove, AL MVP, and Silver Slugger, Witt already lost the Gold Glove to Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls.

Burrows notes that Yordan Alvarez is the clear favorite for AL MVP following a dominant offensive season. Additionally, Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle presents strong competition for the Silver Slugger, alongside Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto potentially pulling away key votes.

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